diverge

UK: daɪˈvɜːdʒ | US: daɪˈvɜːrdʒ

Definition

  1. vi. to separate and go in different directions

  2. vi. to differ in opinion, character, or form

  3. vi. (of a mathematical sequence) to fail to approach a finite limit

Structure
di <apart>verge <to bend/turn>di <apart>verge <to bend/turn>
Etymology

"Diverge" originates from Latin "divergere," combining "dis-" (apart) and "vergere" (to bend). The word originally described physical separation, like paths splitting apart, and later expanded to abstract differences (e.g., opinions or mathematical trends). The core logic lies in "bending away" from a common point.

Examples

  1. The roads diverge at the edge of the forest.

  2. Their opinions began to diverge after the debate.

  3. The two species diverged millions of years ago.

  4. The series diverges because its terms grow infinitely.

  5. Cultural traditions often diverge over time.